The texture of the shark on the inner instep of the right shoe looks a bit odd - like it's been sanded a little flat and not taken the tanning as well. But I guess that's a fact of life with some hides, bound to get some variation. And honestly, caiman is a little "horny" for me, and I think I like it more in principle than in reality.

But really, who gives a shit what mimo thinks? They're not my shoes. And a U last adelaide in TWO exotics is balls out and brilliant. Well done. :)

@agedashidofu I don't have any shark from Vass, but my vintage AE sharks are perfectly comfortable - stiffer than calf, but no more than shell.

I have been very pleasantly surprised by shark leather. The reason why I ordered this is that I have been wearing a pair of Vass Burgundy shark double monks for some time now (see pictures below. I take not good care of my shoes mind you). They are in my current top 5 because of the comfort and 'oddness'. It wears so very well and comfortable I decided to take it a bit further (or maybe: over the top ).

In my opinion, shark skin (this kind at least) is thinner than calf, very durable, pliable, doesn't scuff easily, has a texture that stands out in positive way and it's is about as stiff as calf or less. It creases differently, because of the texture. I'd call it micro-creasing. Looks a bit like peccary. It has a nonchalant way about it.

I must mention that there is shark, and there is shark. I have seen some hideous examples that had a very coarse texture, but this lot came from a Japanese tannery apparently and is quite thin, smooth, and supple. It shapes nicely to the foot and requires virtually no breaking in. Vass has a blue shark skin that screams for a creative idea btw.

PS: I had requested crocodile because I didn't 'believe' in cayman, but apparently that was unavailable at the time. They gave me a choice to accept or bounce, but I accepted. The two leathers added up works quite well in real life.